Queen of the Dolomites, the: Living in Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Author: Giol, Servane
Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town in the Dolomites, was discovered by tourists including the Italian and Belgian royal families at the beginning of the 20th century, and has since been the setting for numerous films, a refuge for writers, a haven for celebrities and soon-to-be the host of two Winter Olympics. This volume is an unprecedented and gorgeously illustrated tale of the 'Queen of the Dolomites', born out of love for her inimitable style, for her history and for the protection of her spaces.It is a grand tour through the most beautiful and lesser-known localities of the Ampezzo valley, with an exceptional guide – author Servane Giol – who takes us on a journey to discover private homes, castles, malgas (mountain huts), hotels, folklore traditions, ancient legends, examples of excellence in food and wine and recipes typical to the region.Divided into two chapters, Summer and Winter, the book showcases photography of some of the magnificent valley’s most exclusive places, including the “humble” abodes of Italy’s famous families. Contemporary sensibilities mingle with rustic roots. From wood-paneled cabins to floral-painted furniture, home-cooked feasts and traditional dress, this publication richly cultivates the sights, smells, tastes, textures and sounds of life in Italy’s leading mountainside destination.Servane Giol is the cultural director of the Alliance Française of Venice. Her book Soul of Venice (2020) received the silver medal at the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards. She has previously published Venice: A Private Invitation (Flammarion, 2022).
ISBN 9791254632154. Marsilio Arte. hb. 304 pages. 300 colour ills. 30.5 x 24.1 cm.
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, a ski town in the Dolomites, was discovered by tourists including the Italian and Belgian royal families at the beginning of the 20th century, and has since been the setting for numerous films, a refuge for writers, a haven for celebrities and soon-to-be the host of two Winter Olympics. This volume is an unprecedented and gorgeously illustrated tale of the 'Queen of the Dolomites', born out of love for her inimitable style, for her history and for the protection of her spaces.It is a grand tour through the most beautiful and lesser-known localities of the Ampezzo valley, with an exceptional guide – author Servane Giol – who takes us on a journey to discover private homes, castles, malgas (mountain huts), hotels, folklore traditions, ancient legends, examples of excellence in food and wine and recipes typical to the region.Divided into two chapters, Summer and Winter, the book showcases photography of some of the magnificent valley’s most exclusive places, including the “humble” abodes of Italy’s famous families. Contemporary sensibilities mingle with rustic roots. From wood-paneled cabins to floral-painted furniture, home-cooked feasts and traditional dress, this publication richly cultivates the sights, smells, tastes, textures and sounds of life in Italy’s leading mountainside destination.Servane Giol is the cultural director of the Alliance Française of Venice. Her book Soul of Venice (2020) received the silver medal at the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards. She has previously published Venice: A Private Invitation (Flammarion, 2022).
ISBN 9791254632154. Marsilio Arte. hb. 304 pages. 300 colour ills. 30.5 x 24.1 cm.
available